March 14, 2008

Surething CD DVD Labeler Deluxe V5

SureThing CD/DVD Labeler Deluxe 5 is the easiest way to create sharp CD and DVD labels! Whether you make music CDs, burn home videos to DVD, or simply create backup discs, SureThing CD/DVD Labeler Deluxe v4 makes it easy to create great-looking labels. This deluxe version also has a font for every occasion, supports LightScribe Direct-to-Disc Labeling, and supports Epson CD/DVD Printers among others. Almost limitless design variations are waiting for you use them in your personal discs! Import playlists from iTunes, Windows Media Player & others Compatible with all major label brands Supports Epson CD/DVD Printers, as well as the Primera, Rimage, Signature and Versadyne CD printers

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Surething CD/DVD Labeler: Deluxe V5
Excellent, easy to use software. While easy to use, it is also full featured and works perfectly with my HP D5160 direct CD/DVD printer, which is why I bought it in the first place.

4 Stars Surething Labeler is MOSTLY a sure thing
Surething CD/DVD Labeler was almost exactly as it was advertised. I was looking for a labeling setup to replace my old one that was no longer in production. After reading many reviews across many sites of various labeling programs I settled on this one and am quite pleased.

Surething is very user friendly. All controls are where you would expect them to be and are easy to use. At the same time, it gives you many advanced options to use as well for the more technical user. You can get your labels to look just as you want them to and not have every label come out looking cookie-cutter, helpped by the many many different designs and backgrounds that are included (import your own images as well). The Track list options are an added bonus for music cd's, and the cd labels extend all the way to the cut-out center hole of the cd, giving them a fuller picture and more finished look.

The Cons: The label applicator device is as basic as can be. There is no way to ready the label without touching the sticky side then trying to get it let go of you. The cd sits above that then just push/click it down over the tabs, similar to putting a DVD into its case. This sometimes results in labels that are slightly off center (not terribly so, but enough to annoy me). Second, the image is often not cetnered on the label, though you are able to calibrate that in the program so no big deal. And third, the paper quality of the labels is such that the darker colors slightly rub off if handled too much. This could just be because I am printing using my company's laser printer. Inkjets may not have this problem.

Summary: Great product for designing professional looking labels, I would highly recommend. A better label and better label applicator would make this a 5 Star product.

5 Stars Great software
Great software…finally a CD/DVD labeler with all the bells and whistles…I especially like the ability to go online and get the playlist without typing all the songs in…something the earlier versions didn't offer…